Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi on Tuesday welcomed recent comments by US President Donald Trump regarding the Nile Dam in Ethiopia, voicing support for what he described as Trump’s “vision for achieving a just peace” in global conflict zones.
In a statement shared on his official social media platforms, Al-Sisi praised what he called the US administration’s “serious efforts” to mediate international disputes and end wars. He expressed confidence in Trump’s ability to help resolve complex issues—including ongoing conflicts in Ukraine, Palestine, and across Africa.
Addressing the Nile dam dispute, Al-Sisi said Egypt values Trump’s interest in securing a fair agreement that safeguards the interests of all stakeholders, while reaffirming Egypt’s view of the Nile as a “source of life” for its people.
Trump’s remarks came during a meeting Monday with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, in which he referenced the Ethiopian dam, describing it as “one of the largest in the world.” He added that it had “stopped the flow of water to what’s known as the Nile River”—a rare public alignment with Cairo’s long-held concerns that GERD poses a potential threat to Egypt’s water security.
“If I were Egypt, I’d want the water in the Nile,” Trump said, before adding, “We believe this issue will be resolved very soon.”
The comments sparked debate, particularly over Trump’s apparent acknowledgment that the US had supported the dam’s construction—an unexpected development amid longstanding tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia over Nile water rights.
Negotiations over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), have repeatedly stalled in recent years despite international mediation. Egypt fears the dam will significantly reduce its share of Nile water, while Ethiopia insists the project is essential for economic development and electricity generation.
